Example carTowing for a 2009 Ford Escape
Towing for the 2009 Ford Escape: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2009 Ford Escape for towing
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2009 Ford Escape: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,400 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,604 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Ford Escape
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,846 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (899), power train (317) and vehicle speed control (298). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V284000 | 2014-05-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing: how we help
Towing for your 2009 Ford Escape: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your Escape and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
A short checklist
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Ready when you are
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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